Korean Pronunciation:

Pattern
History:Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584) nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea." The
38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38th latitude, and the diagram represents the Chinese character (士) for "scholar."

The pattern begins when the instructor commands the student to come to attention (cha-ryeot).When given this command, assume an Attention Stance on the X on the AB line, facing D.This is followed by the instructor stating the pattern that the student will perform (Yul-Gok teul).

On the command to assume the ready position (jun-bi), move the left foot to B to form a Parallel Ready Stance toward D.Remain in this parallel ready stance toward D until given the command to begin
the pattern.

When
the command to begin the pattern is given (si-jak), perform the following individual movements in sequence.The
pattern should be performed according to the guidelines listed in the section on essential points in performing patterns.

1. Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance
toward D, while extending(full facing)
the left fist horizontally on the
shoulder line toward D.

4.Bring the ball of the left foot straight to the side of the right foot facing D.Then, move the
right foot (in a curving line) to A to form a sitting
stance toward D, while extending(full
facing)
the right fist horizontally on the shoulder
line toward D.

6.While maintaining a sitting stance toward D, execute(full facing)
a middle front punch to D with the right forefist.

7.Pivoting on the ball of the left foot, move the right foot to AD to form a right
walking stance toward AD, while executing(half
facing)a middle side block to AD with the right inner forearm.

8.Execute a low front snap kick to AD with the ball of the left foot, keeping the position
of the hands as they were in move 7 above (a middle side block with the right inner forearm).

9.Lower
the left foot to AD to form a left walking stance toward AD, while executing(full facing)
a middle front punch to AD with the left forefist.
Perform moves 9 and 10 in a fast motion.

10.While maintaining a left walking stance toward AD, execute(full facing)
a middle front punch to AD with the right forefist.

11.Pivoting on the ball of the right foot, move the left foot to BD to form a left walking stance toward
BD, while executing(half facing)a middle side block to BD with the left inner forearm.

12.Execute a low front snap kick to BD with the ball of the right
foot, keeping the position of the hands as
they were in move 11 above (a middle side block with the left inner forearm).

13.Lower
the right foot to BD to form a right walking stance toward BD, while executing (full
facing)a middle front punch to BD with the right forefist. Perform moves 13 and 14 in a fast motion.

14.While maintaining a right walking stance toward BD, execute(full facing)
a middle front punch to BD with the left forefist.

15.Pivoting on the ball of the left foot, move right foot to D to form a right walking stance toward
D, while executing(half
facing)a middle side hooking block to
D with the right palm.

16.While maintaining a right walking stance toward D, execute(reverse half facing) a middle side hooking block to D with the left palm.
Perform moves 16 and 17 in a connecting motion.

17.While maintaining a right walking stance toward D, execute(full facing)a middle front punch
to D with the right forefist.

18.Move the left foot to D to form a left walking stance toward
D, while executing(half facing)
a middle side hooking block to D with the left palm.

19.While maintaining a left walking stance toward D, execute(reverse half facing)
a middle side hooking block to D with the right palm. Perform moves
19 and 20 in a connecting motion.

20.While maintaining a
left walking stance toward D, execute(full
facing)
a middle front punch to D with the left forefist.21.Move the right foot to D to form a right walking stance toward D, while executing
(full facing)a middle front punch to D with the right forefist.

22.Pivot on the ball of the right foot to form a right bending ready stance type A
(half facing)toward D, while turning the face toward D.

23.Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left footsword. At the same time, execute a high side punch to D
with the left forefist.

24.Lower the left foot to D to form a left walking stance toward
D, while executing
(full facing)front strike to D with the right elbow, striking the left palm and finger belly with the
right elbow.

25.Pivoting on the ball of the left foot and turning clockwise, form a leftbending ready stance type A(half
facing)toward C, while turning the
face toward C.

26.Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right footsword. At the same time,
execute a high side punch to C with the right forefist.

27.Lower the right foot to C to form a right walking stance toward
C, while executing
(full facing)front strike to C with the left elbow, striking the right palm and
finger belly with the left elbow.

28.Pivoting on the ball of the right foot, move the left foot to E to form a right L-stance toward E, while executing(half
facing)a twin knifehand block to
E.

29.Move the right foot to E to form a right walking stance toward
E, while executing (full
facing)a middle front thrust to E with the right straight fingertip, pulling the back
of the left fingertips under the right elbow.

30.Pivoting on the ball of the left foot and turning clockwise,
move the right foot to F to form
a left L-stance toward F, while executing(half facing)a twin knifehand block to F.

31.Move the left foot to F to form a left walking stance toward F, while executing
(full facing)a middle front thrust to F with the left straight fingertip, pulling the back
of the right fingertips under the left elbow.

32.Pivoting on the ball of the right foot, move the left foot to
C to form a left walking stance
toward C, while executing(half facing)a high side block to C with the left outer forearm.

33.While maintaining a left walking stance toward C, execute(full facing) a middle
front punch to C with the right forefist.

34.Move
the right foot to C to form a right walking stance toward C, while executing
(half facing)a high side block to C with the right outer forearm.

35.While maintaining a right walking stance toward C, execute(full facing) a middle
front punch to C with the left forefist.

36.Move
the left foot toward C in a jumping motion (about one and a half shoulder widths
in front of the right foot), landing to form a left X-stance toward BC, while executing(side
facing) a high side strike to
C with the left backfist. Perform this move in a jumping motion.

37.While pivoting on the ball of the left foot and turning clockwise, move the right foot to
A to form a right walking stance
toward A, while executing(half facing)a high side block to A with the right double forearm.

38.Bring the ball of the right foot to the side of the left foot facing D.Then, while pivoting on the
ball of the right foot, move the left foot to B to form a left walking stance toward B,
while executing(half
facing)a high side block to B with
the left double forearm.

After completing the last movement, wait one move interval and then
shout "Yul-Gok"
as though it were a "gi-hap." Remain in the position of this last move until given the command to return to the ready
position (ba-ro).

END:When the command to return to the ready position (ba-ro) is given, bring the left foot toward the right foot
to form a parallel ready stance toward D. Remain in this stance until the at-ease command (swi-eot).